Lancashire
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Locator map for the English administrative region of Lancashire.
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Wide sandy beaches, such as this one at Formby in Lancashire, England, are formed along parts of the coast where there is a large supply of sand, strong offshore winds, and a large tidal range. These areas are very attractive for tourism and recreation; the holiday camp in the background dominates the area behind the beach.
County of northwest England (since April 1998 Blackpool and Blackburn have been separate unitary authorities).
Area
3,040 sq km/1,173 sq miTowns and cities
Preston (administrative headquarters), which forms part of Central Lancashire New Town from 1970 (together with Fulwood, Bamber Bridge, Leyland, and Chorley); Lancaster, Accrington, Burnley; ports Fleetwood and Heysham; seaside resorts Morecambe and SouthportFeatures
the River Ribble; the Pennines; the Forest of Bowland (moors and farming valleys); Pendle HillIndustries
formerly a world centre of cotton manufacture, now replaced with high-technology aerospace, nuclear fuels, and electronics industries. There is dairy farming and market gardeningPopulation
(2001) 1,135,000Famous people
Kathleen Ferrier (contralto), Gracie Fields (singer and actress), George Formby (entertainer), Rex Harrison (actor)How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
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